Carlisle and Manning became friends while the two worked in Indianapolis. Carlisle was an assistant coach with the Indiana Pacers from 1997-2000 and head coach of the Pacers from 2003-07, while Manning quarterbacked the Indianapolis Colts from 1998-2011.

“He’s had an amazing career,” Carlisle said. “I got to know him in Indiana some.

“He was a terrific guy to be friends with. I’ve been extremely impressed with all his accomplishments and the way he handles himself.”